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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bangladesh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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